"Run!!" My brother shoved me forward through the forest, his heart pounding as rapidly as my own. We ran in unison, wanting nothing more than to escape this nightmare we had found ourselves in. Mud pounded on my bare feet as I ran, and I felt twigs stick into my skin. My white dress was becoming sticky from the heaps of sweat rolling down my face. Brown hair stuck to my cheeks as the warm air hit against my face.
A police siren could be heard from the distance, and my brother grabbed my arm, pulling me faster through the forest. His hospital flannel pants made swish sounds as we ran, and his flannel white shirt was matted with sweat as well. His short brown hair stuck to his forehead as we ran, his breathing trying to stay steady but not having much luck. "Wh-where are we going?" I asked, my body almost out of breath.
My brother looked over at me with his silver eyes and said, "Anywhere but here." Nodding, I picked up the pace, trying hard to keep up with my brother. Dog barks in the distance made us both gasp, and then run faster. Tears were falling down my eyes as we ran, all hope inside me suddenly dying. We were going to be captured and taken back to that horrible place.
Nick suddenly stopped and yanked me toward the ground. A shriek escaped me but I fell quiet quickly when I realized Nick was hiding us. We were behind a huge bush, lying down on the muddy forest floor. Nick held a hand over my mouth as we lied side-by-side. Shouts were suddenly heard, and I closed my silver eyes praying they wouldn't find us. As footsteps approached us, I scooted closer to Nick, my face now buried in his side as he held me close to him.
The footsteps rushed by us sounding like rapid drums. My heart beat hard against my chest, but I was careful not to make a sound. Silence soon fell over the forest, and the dog barks faded as they got farther away from us. Once all was quiet, me and Nick broke apart and gasped for much needed air.
Sitting up tiredly, I looked over at Nick and saw he was crying, most likely relieved to be out of those monsters clutches for now. With a hard sob, I pulled Nick into my arms, and he returned my affection. For the first time in a while, it was just Nick and I, brother and sister, alone and safe.
Nick POV
Holding onto my twelve year old sister Esther, I began to wonder how long our life would be like this. For as long as I could remember, Esther and I had been nothing but human mutants. Freaks put on display for humans greedy desires. It was a mystery to how me and Esther were so different, but there was no way to ever find out if we were on the run forever. Being 17 though, I knew I had to help my sister whatever the cost.
"Nick... I'm scared," Esther whimpered into my shirt, and I held her close pressing my face to her head. My little sister was scared, and I knew I had to stay strong for her. She needed me to be a leader for her, and I would do that. I just prayed that we'd live long enough for me to be her leader. Standing up, I pulled my sister from the muddy forest floor, and held her close to me.
With a hard sigh, I said in a hushed tone, "Let's go sis." My sister nodded and took my hand hard, fearing for her life like me. As we began to make our way onward through the forest, I searched my surroundings for some type of cave or burrow that could be used as shelter. My sister leaned into me, her body growing tired like my own. Squeezing her hand, I whispered, "We'll get out of this sis... I swear that we'll be safe once again."
Esther looked over at me with a weary smile, and leaned into my side tiredly. "I know Nick... I know," She whispered, but she didn't sound convinced one bit. With a sigh, I turned and pulled Esther up into my arms. She gasped grabbing my neck, but once she was safely in my arms, I walked on, her weight having no effect on me. "We're gonna be okay sis... You just have to be strong."
Esther nodded and pressed her cheek to my chest, whispering, "I will Nick." As I trudged on, my sister fell asleep from exhaustion, and I was thankful. She hadn't gotten sleep in so long, and needed a recharger. Keeping my sisters abnormally warm body to me, I broke out into a run, hoping to break as much distance from the monsters as I could.
It felt like hours till I eventually stopped my run, and spotted a small cave, good enough for shelter. Walking in, I placed my sister on a pile of leaves that blew in the cave, and then rushed out to find some fire wood. Searching the forest, I found many twigs that were dry enough to be lit, despite the wet forest around us. Getting a bundle of firewood, I returned to the cave, and knelt next to the pile of stick.
With concentration, I closed my eyes and focused all my energy on the pile of twigs. At once a spark of fire lit from my cold hands, and a twig took fire, then forced the pile to burn a warm aroma around us.
"Should we be using our powers?" My sisters voice asked, and I turned to see her watching me from where she lay. Her pale face looked even paler than before, and I walked over to her worriedly. "Are you cold?" I asked quickly, and pressed my hand against her forehead. She swatted it away weakly and whispered, "No... I'm just tired." With a smile, I stroked Esther's cheek and said gently, "Then you should sleep."
She looked at me sadly with her silver eyes, and I brushed away a tear as she began to cry. "Lay beside me," She whispered softly, her whole body shaking. "You're cold enough sis. You'll freeze if I sleep next to you," I said, and stood to walk away. A hand grabbed my pale arm however, and I looked back down at my horrified sister.
Tears fell down her cheeks as she said softly, "Please Nick... I don't want to be alone." With a soft smile, I sat beside her willingly, and she scooted over to me. Lying down, I held Esther close to me and listened to her drift to sleep again. Closing my eyes, I breathed in her smokey scent, and then whispered softly...
"I'll protect you sis... I promise."
Seth POV
Running patrol had to be one of the most boring things ever. Especially when you did it in the forest of Seattle. Ever since Jacob had dragged me to the outskirts of Seattle, where the Cullen's now lived, I had been having the most boring patrols ever. And what made it worse, was I was stuck patrolling with Leah. She made patrolling a living hell.
Aw... Seth doesn't want me here. That hurts my feelings. Leah said, and I could tell she was smirking.
Get out of my head! I hissed, and tried to concentrate on the forest in front of me.
Will you two cut it out! We only have to patrol for two more hours, and already you guys have been bickering the whole time! Jacob yelled, and me and Leah both winced.
Well I'm not the one complaining. Leah bribed, and I growled at her.
Of course your not! Your the one picking on me!! I yelled. Leah began to snicker again, which I could hear in her mind.
That's it! Alpha is gone! Jacob hissed, and he phased back annoyed.
Any chance you'll phase back Leah? I asked, rounding a small bank in the filthy woods.
Not a chance Bro. Leah promised, which disappointed me greatly.
Whatever... I'm circling the western perimeter. Stay out of my head! I said, and broke into a run westward. Leah snickered again, but other than that fell quiet. Peace at last.
As I arrived at the western perimeter, I broke into a hard run, feeling like a challenge would be fun. It was only when I ran toward a river that I smelled the most peculiar smell. Stopping in my run, I froze on spot, and sniffed the air around me. The smell that caught my attention was smokey, but sweet. And by the strength of it, I guessed their were two creatures this smell belonged too.
Following the smell, I walked farther and farther westward, curious about the creatures I smelled. Leah suddenly arrived next to me out of no where and hissed, Are you crazy! You have no idea what these creatures are. They could be dangerous for all we know!
Ignoring my sister, I continued forward, a new urge of excitement inside me. Finally, I'd find something peculiar in the forest of Seattle. Get a backbone Leah. I teased, and then broke into a run, toward the intoxicating smell. Leah made a snort, and then followed behind me, both of us running toward the mysterious smell.